Will Grooms Inducted Into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Will Grooms of Forney, Texas, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Grooms was initiated at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Shoot on Net

My husband and I raised our kids in the land of hockey. This column is not about hockey. I realize hockey isn’t a thing or perhaps not as popular in some (warmer) climates, but for many years, for us, hockey was a large part of life. If nothing else, it got us through the cold winters.

How to Cut Costs on Your Summer Road Trip

The most memorable road trips are often the byproduct of ample planning. Careful examinations of maps months before a trip begins can help vacationers find the best sights to see and uncover must-visit restaurants. In fact, many people find pretrip planning nearly as enjoyable as the trip itself.

What are Crane Flies?

Incorrectly referred to as mosquitoes, these large flies appear in droves in early spring One of the first recognizable signs of spring to anyone living in much of Texas is the swarm of crane flies that descend on urban and rural areas.

Improving Tomato Plants Through Companion Planting

Tips on how your tomato plants can find strength in numbers this spring As the weather begins to warm up, many gardeners are starting to plant their tomatoes. However, growing happy and healthy tomato plants can be harder than you think, often complicated by disease or pests.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Becoming part of a blended family can certainly be rewarding. Of course, as is the case in all families, there will be challenges, one of which is financial. A blended family must deal with some specific financial issues, so it’s a good idea to become familiar with them.

Gardening Guide: Prepare Beds, Prune and Plant

With the official start of spring, now is the time to prepare your garden for the future flowers, vegetables and plants you’d like to enjoy through the upcoming season and into the summer and fall months.

Tax Breaks Aging Taxpayers May Be Eligible For

Growing older comes with many perks for those who are open to exploring the benefits. In addition to senior discounts on movies, meals and more, moving into one’s golden years could offer some breaks when it comes to taxes and finances.

Snow Day

Grief no longer engulfs me as it once did. It’s become less and less with time, as people warned me - promised me - it would. But it is still here. Always. Instead of a constant downpour, sometimes it is hardly a rain at all.

Summertime Projects for Kids

Summer slide is a concept that has been on educators’ minds since 1996, when the first comprehensive study on the topic was published. Students lose significant knowledge in core subjects over the summer break, and those losses increase each year.